Flowers: Add Some Color to Your Apartment

Do you know some ways to create a fresh environment at
home. One way is to keep it clean and sanitized. Another is to air the premises
every day, especially in summer. Apart from cleaning the house, you can also
add flowers. Some of them can even purify the air you breathe.

Living in a small place can be a challenge if you want
to do some gardening. Not having enough space means you say goodbye to larger
plants. But what flowers can you take care of then?

African violets are purple sweet house plants that are
very easy to take care of. They don't really require much of your attention and
are full of blooms. African violets should be placed by a window; they need
only a little sunlight a day. They thrive at reasonable temperatures, which
means you shouldn't overheat the place. Do not overwater the plant but make
sure you keep the soil moist. Providing too much water can lead to rotting.

There are about 20 species of African violet. The
plant is also called Saintpaulias. It can grow 15 cm tall. It has oval or
rounded leaves and a fleshy texture.

Peace lily

This plant doesn't require much light, which makes it
perfect for an apartment. It can be grown in shady places. It needs huge
amounts of water to thrive, so make sure you water the plant frequently. And
don't worry, it will begin to droop when it's thirsty, so you will never forget
you need to take care of it. Direct sunlight is bad for the peace lily. In fact
it damages its foliage. For this reason, it's a good idea to place the plant
away from a window.

There are more than 40 species of peace lily. Its home
are tropical regions in Asia and the Americas. Peace lily is also known as
Spathiphyllum.

Begonia

Another common house plant is begonia. It is considered an outdoor plant, but it can also
be a great addition in the house. Begonia requires low maintenance, it is tough
and loves sunny areas. The best place for this plant is by the window. It
thrives at cooler temperatures. Before watering, make sure the soil is dry. This
means that you don't have to water the flower every single day, skipping a few
days in between.

Begonia is a perennial plant, which means you'll enjoy
blooms throughout the year. There are over 1,600 species of begonia worldwide.

Marigold

These house plants require minimal care. They are very
tough and hardy. At the same time they are very beautiful and colourful. Their
bright yellow and orange colours can add warmth to your place. Generally,
marigold is a great addition to every house or apartment and it requires so
little of your attention. Just make sure it receives lots of sunlight every day
by putting it by a window.

The best part about this plant is that is blooms on an
yearly basis.

Cactus

Everybody is aware that cacti are very easy to look
after, they don't require much attention and are very hardy. Maybe you don't
consider this plant a flower, but there are many varieties that have blooms, so
don't forget to include cactus in the house plants list. What's best about this
flower is that it can be watered once a week only. You need to place it by the
window, as it requires lots of light. And that's all.

Cactus is a very adaptive plant; it can live in a very
dry environment thanks to its ability to conserve water. There are about 1,800
species of cactus's and one of them can be placed at home.

So, buy some flowers and keep the place clean. This
will make the atmosphere at home more inviting.